Ann Hamilton Pyzik

Ann Davis Hamilton Pyzik, 84, of Louisiana, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at her home in Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Louisiana on Saturday, January 10th at l:00 p.m. with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m.. The Rev. Gail Aurand will officiate. Interment will be in the Barkley Cemetery in New London, M0. Ann was born on October 7, 1924 to Paul Revere and Mary Harris Davis of New London, Missouri. She graduated from the New London High School and married John Wayne Hamilton on April 15, 1944. Survivors include her children; John Wayne Hamilton, Jr. and wife, Kathleen of Smithville, M0; Paul Davis Hamilton and wife, Mary of Louisiana, M0; Mary Jane Floyd and husband, Steve of Calabash, NC; and Samuel Cleveland Hamilton and wife, Beverly of New London, M0. Grandchildren are; John Andrew Hamilton of Memphis, TN; Andrew Jesse Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton both of Smithville, M0; Laurell Cross of Ashburn, M0; Paul Davis Hamilton, II of St. Louis, M0; Michael Floyd of Boone, NC; Christopher Floyd of Raleigh, NC and Samatha Hamilton of Las Vegas, NV. Great Grandchildren are; Emily, Eliana and Sarah Hamilton of Memphis, TN; Brittany Vaughan of Minneapolis, MN, and Alexandria Cross of Ashburn, M0. Ann was married to William Dawson of Troy, NY and then to Joseph Pyzik of Citrus Springs, FL. Ann is survived by a step-son, Joseph Pyzik, Jr. and wife, Melissa and children, Ellen, Joseph and Julia of Winter Garden, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Mary Lee Browngard and her husbands. As a Navy wife, Ann moved with her family many times and lived from coast to coast in the United States. She made friends everywhere she went throughout her life and was active in many organizations. She loved to cook, tend her flowers and a small vegetable garden, always sharing a portion of each. She remained loyal to long time friends, especially her childhood friend, Marjorie Pavia of San Bernadino, CA. Ann was civic minded and worked with the Louisiana Historical Preservation when it began. She worked tirelessly raising funds for early projects and served as an officer. Active with the Garden Club, Ann was disturbed over vandalism to trees the club had planted. She soon was instrumental in getting the Crime Stopper program started in Pike County and served as the first Secretary for County organization. The Pike County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was honored to have Ann for a member. She had served as Chapter Regent and was a loyal supporter of all projects. She raised a substantial amount for the restoration of the entrance to Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Memorials may be given to the Pike County Home Health and Hospice in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, M0 63353.